Zenith, Advances in Space Exploration

A revolution in space technology is unfolding. New players in the launch industry are radically cutting the cost of access to space and our understanding of the universe is growing exponentially thanks to space-based research. This 13-part series examines all things space, from Jupiter to space communication. What are the most recent discoveries, and what technology made them possible? Each episode will focus on a planet or a device that represented a major breakthrough in astronomical science. 00:00 The Launchers 25:00 Mars 51:00 Saturn 01:16:53 International Space Station 01:42:31 Jupiter 02:08:11 Spacesuit 02:34:23 Other Planets 03:02:25 The Sun 03:26:43 Space Telescopes 03:52:41 Beyond the Solar System 04:17:14 Space Communication 04:41:51 The Earth 05:07:35 The Future